Fundraising Officer

About the organization
HIRDA is a non-profit organization established by the Somali Diaspora in the Netherlands. We focus on development and work with other organizations to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Somalia, particularly the South and Central regions. In 2009, HIRDA embraced the opportunity to join the Impact Alliance led by Oxfam Novib. This alliance allowed HIRDA to obtain structural funding for their efforts to improve education and female empowerment over a 5-year period. HIRDA is continuously growing both to increase its impact as well as geographically, expanding its local offices in Somalia and branches in Kenya, the UK, and in the USA. Moreover, HIRDA has, since its establishment, evolved to be one of the leading migrant organizations working on development issues in the Netherlands.

HIRDA is continuously working on the development of the organization, diversification of funding and better visibility of the organization. As such, we are looking for more staff to support us in this process.

The organisation is currently looking for a Fundraising Officer (24 hours p/week) that will help HIRDA to raise funds for our projects in 2014.

About the Position
The Fundraising Officer will map all possible donors on different levels (institutional, corporate, individual) to see how to connect them with programs and projects of HIRDA. He or she will identify new fundraising opportunities and strategies and maintain relationships with current funders. The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for proposal writing and coordinate fundraising activities within HIRDA.

Key Responsibilities

• (Assist in) the preparation and coordination of funding applications across the organization to existing and potential new donors
• (To assist with) writing project proposal, incorporating appropriate financial information and ensure that these are in full compliance with all donor requirements
• To look and apply for funds relevant to HIRDA
• Coordinate the activities of the fundraising team including the arrangement of donor meetings and events as well as maintaining a timetable for the submission of applications, reports and other interactions with donors
• Organize fundraising events together with the Event Organizer
• Contribute to the strategy and lead annual planning process for the Fundraising and Communications team
• Contribute to the fundraising strategy and lead annual planning process for the Fundraising and Communication team

Personal Accountabilities
The position holder may be required to perform work that is not specifically referred to above as may reasonably be required. The job description will be subject to periodic review to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties of the job.

You will have the ability to work unsupervised but also as part of a wider team. Further you have:

• A proven track record in fundraising with three years' minimum experience, goal oriented, attentive to detail and capable of multi-tasking.
• Experience in proposal writing
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills in a multicultural environment.
• A good understanding of the development sector
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in both Dutch and English
• Experience in major individual donor fundraising and organizing fundraising events
• Enthusiasm and commitment

To apply for this Fundraising Officer opportunity, please send your CV and motivation letter to;

Contact Person: Diede Sterenborg
Telephone Number: 0031-207163831
Email: diede@hirda.org and fatumo@hirda.org

Website: www.hirda.org